Earthquake report · M 5.3

M5.3 earthquake 188 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 19, 2026, 18:31 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 19, 2026, 6:55 PM (GMT+11) 188 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -13.98°, 165.70° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 19, 2026, 6:55 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-19 07:55
Coordinates: -13.982, 165.700

Updates

M 5.3 - 188 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 19, 2026, 18:31 UTC
M 5.3 - 188 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 19, 2026, 08:12 UTC

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